Journal Rewind

Ten years agoFebruary 17, 2016Fullerton eighth grader Dana Dubas outlasted 18 other spellers to win the Nance County Spelling Bee.Will Meyer qualified for the State wrestling meet after finishing as district runner-up.

Valley View residents celebrate Valentine’s Day with dinner, show

The residents at Valley View celebrated Valentine’s Day last week with dinner and live entertainment. Residents were en couraged to invite a guest and Kay Swerczek was on hand to sing love songs.

Fran’s Corner

In 1917, Harold Cook found a tooth in the northwestern part of Nebraska. Some five years later, the tooth was given to Henry Fairfield Osborn, a noted paleontologist, and the President of the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

The Bible Says . . .

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Business Briefs

COLUMBUS — Eric Olsufka has been promoted to Dredge Operator at Loup Power District.In his new role, Olsufka is part of a team that operates and maintains the District’s dredge at the Genoa Headworks.Olsufka joined Loup Power District as a Maintenance Technician at the GenoaHeadworks in 2022.

Birthday

Celebration!Please help us in celebrating Janet Furby’s 80th birthday Stop in to wish her a very happy birthday Saturday, February 21, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm First Bank & Trust Community Room 230 Broadway St Fullerton, NE 68638

Bomgaars Ladies Night raises $761.50 for BCHC

ALBION — Bomgaars in Albion recently hosted its festive and fun “Ladies Night,” bringing the community together for an evening of fall shopping while raising awareness for women’s health. The Albion store partnered with Boone County Health Center to support local cancer care services.From 5 to 8 p.

Weed Superintendent honored at annual conference

Nance County Weed Superintendent, Chad Borowiak, was honored with the 2025 NDA Region 2 Inspector Award for the State of Nebraska. This award was presented during the 79th NWCA Annual Conference and Trade Show held in Norfolk.

Farmers receive $10.7 million in cash-back dividends from Farm Credit Services of America

COLUMBUS — Farmers and ranchers in Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte and Polk counties will be receiving $10.7 million in cash-back dividends returned by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica).

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago January 20, 2016Zach Foland, a senior at Fullerton, signed a letter of intent to play baseball at Midland University.The Nance County Hot Shots announced they were reorganizing the 4-H Club.The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest was Sunday, Jan. 24.